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The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.
When John Winger (Bill Murray) loses his job, his car, his apartment and his girlfriend, all in one day, he decides he only has one option: volunteer for Uncle Sam. John convinces Russell to join the army so they can get in shape, likening it to a health spa. Once in boot camp, wiseguy John tangles with his by-the-book Sgt. and becomes the unofficial leader for his platoon, made up mostly of other misfits and assorted losers. After somehow making it through graduation, they are given a special assignment but, thanks to John's romantic interest in a pretty MPO, the other men wind up behind the Iron Curtain until John, Russell, their dates and Sgt. Hulka make a daring rescue attempt in explosive style
Average rating (2 reviews)
A Wicked Movie!!!!
JayBalls | 29/08/2008 | See all JayBalls' reviews (3) »
In a nutshell: "2 down-and -outs, join the army..... hilarity prevails!!"
One of the best comedy movies I've ever seen! Great Cast, Great Story, Great Gags!!
It's also great to see Bill Murray and Harold Ramis together in a movie pre-Ghostbusters! A MUST see!!!
Little known comedy classic
NarryBorman | 30/09/2007 | See all NarryBorman's reviews (5) »
Director Ivan Reitmans early career began with low budget horror movies until he became involved in the brilliant 'National Lampoons Animal House'. This triggered a change of path and its influences are seen in this hilarious movie.
Before he went on to ultimately find superstardom with Ghostbusters Reitman put Bill Murray and Harold Ramis together and found a great comedy partnership which is admirably backed up by the likes of Judge Reinhold, Sean Young, Warren Oates and a movie stealing performance by John Candy.
Without want to place any spoliers in this review the movie follows a common 'misfit recruit' line used by Police Academy, Private Benjamin and the like. It has laughs a plenty on the way and is the perfect vessel for the comedy talents of Bill Murray and the late, great John Candy.
This is a warm movie which will make you laugh. What more could you ask for?
Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, Sean Young, John Candy, John Larroquette, John Voldstad, John Diehl, Lance Le Gault, Roberta Leighton, Conrad Dunn, Judge Reinhold, Craig Schaefer & Bill Paxton | |
15 years and over | |
1981 | |
English | |
Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players. |
